Hello, I’m Lottie and I study biology at York. There are many reasons why I’m pleased that I chose to study at York. Since arriving, lecturers and the course content have helped me enjoy biology and question the world around us. At York, there is a diverse amount of research within different areas of biology, … Continue reading Studying biology at York : what to look forward to
At the very beginning of your life, when you were just learning how to tie your shoes and how the sun is something the planet orbits around, life was like a puzzle which you were slowly piecing together. As you get older, the puzzle seems more complete and you figure that you know enough about … Continue reading An insight into the life of a biology student
Hi I’m Fanni, and I’m part of the student content team. In this blog post, I’m going to interview my housemate Atalie who will walk us through one of her days and give us some recommendations about where to go in York or on campus to switch off. Hi Atalie, thank you for agreeing to … Continue reading Interview with a second year Biology student
I know that there are a huge number of decisions that have to be made in the build-up to going to university – which one to pick, choosing the course, getting supplies etc – but I can tell you now one thing you don’t need to stress about it choosing accommodation if you’re studying Biosciences … Continue reading A look into the life of a Biosciences student
Just as Biosciences are at the heart of the study of life, the Department of Biology at York is at the heart of any student who is a part of it. From sitting in lectures to working in labs, to getting involved in the societies, it can be surely said (with only a slight hint … Continue reading I’ve never been happier with the subject I’ve been studying – here’s why!
Choosing your accommodation for first year can be quite stressful. Like me, you may not have a great memory and struggle to remember which accommodation you visited on the Open Days or on the post-offer day and so you’re not too sure where to start. So here is a list that helped me pick my … Continue reading 5 tips on how to pick the best accommodation for you
Revising over the Christmas holidays is not always the most exciting thing to do. All you want to do is spend time with your family and your home friends, relax with films and eat lots of food! Unfortunately, the reality is that there is a pile of revision waiting for you, and you do want … Continue reading Preparing for your exams…
Living the uni life incorporates many things: studying, learning and becoming who you are, as well as consolidating what you want to do in the future. But one aspect of university is making new friends and socialising. The end of first term is a great way to do just that! Many colleges and societies have formals … Continue reading Christmas is a time to socialise!
You may be asking yourselves: why should I study Biology at the University of York? What’s so great about living somewhere where you permanently have to dodge geese waddling around campus? Well, here are my top five reasons why studying Biology at York is the best decision you could make…! 1. The Guardian University Guide 2017 ranks … Continue reading Top 5 reasons why studying Biology at York is amazing!
A Uni with colleges or a Uni without colleges? Does it make a difference? What are the purpose of colleges? Will it help me make friends? Am I going to care after first year? These are all questions that were whizzing round my head when I was applying for Universities. In the whirlwind that is … Continue reading Your College and You
